Corporate Retreats on the Great Ocean Road

Have you ever considered hosting a corporate retreat for your team? Or are you unsure about how a retreat can benefit your business and employees?

Hosting a corporate retreat for your team can be a transformative experience, fostering stronger relationships, improving morale, and boosting productivity. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, there's a coastal retreat venue ready to work with your company, executives or management team to design a retreat specifically for your needs.

Nestled along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, Great Ocean Road Resort offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, luxury accommodation, and customisable corporate retreat programs.

Why Your Business Needs a Corporate Retreat

A well-executed corporate retreat can bring your team closer together, ignite creativity, and improve productivity in ways that traditional meetings or office work simply can’t. Whether you’re aiming to foster deeper connections or reward your team for their hard work, a retreat at Great Ocean Road Resort offers a unique opportunity to enhance your business.

With a variety of meeting spaces, outdoor activities, wellness options, and locally sourced dining experiences, we offer everything your team needs to unwind and return to work reconnected and inspired.

We've highlighted the top benefits of a corporate retreat:

Top 5 Benefits of a Corporate Retreat

1. Strengthen relationships & team dynamics

In today’s hybrid work environment, many teams spend the majority of their time working remotely or in virtual meetings. While Zoom has become an essential tool for collaboration, it often lacks the personal connection that fosters trust and camaraderie. A corporate retreat offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect and build stronger relationships with your colleagues, in-person and outside of the office!

At the Great Ocean Road Resort, your team will have the chance to interact in a relaxed, picturesque environment, helping to break down barriers and create a more cohesive and productive team.

2. Inspire creative thinking & innovation

Sometimes, the best ideas emerge when you step outside of the everyday grind. A retreat provides the perfect opportunity to break away from the office and stimulate fresh thinking. Without the usual distractions of emails, meetings, and tight deadlines, your team can brainstorm new ideas and tackle challenges from a fresh perspective.

The natural beauty and serenity of Anglesea offers a tranquil setting for creative thinking that will benefit your business in the long run. Great Ocean Road Resort's breakout areas and retreat spaces are unique. Designed for relaxation and creative thinking, you can switch up the boardroom table to a cosy, informal session on bean bags!

3. Reduce stress & improve productivity

Stress is one of the leading causes of burnout in today’s fast-paced business world. A retreat is a great opportunity for your team to reset and recharge. With tailored wellness programs, relaxation activities, and time in nature, your team will return to work feeling more energised, focused, and balanced.

Studies show that taking time away from the office to relax and unwind can improve mental clarity and enhance productivity. By prioritising wellness and mental health during your retreat, you’ll help ensure that your team is able to perform at their best. A specialist guest speaker or facilitator at your retreat can be incredibly beneficial for your team's professional and personal development. Great Ocean Road Resort works with expert local facilitators that will work closely with your team to personalise workshop content, such as building leadership skills, managing stress in the workplace and corporate well-being.

4. Reward your hardworking team

A corporate retreat isn’t just about productivity, it’s also about showing your team that you value their contributions. Whether it’s an indulgent spa treatment, a local produce dinner, or a team-building activity, Great Ocean Road Resort offers a wide range of experiences to reward your team’s hard work.

A retreat serves as a meaningful gesture of appreciation, helping to boost morale and demonstrate that you care about their well-being. A happy, appreciated team is a motivated team!

5. Show you care about your employees

Employee well-being has never been more important. A corporate retreat is an excellent way to show your team that you care about their mental health. At Great Ocean Road Resort, we can help incorporate wellness activities into your retreat, focusing on mindfulness, relaxation, and self-care.

This emphasis on well-being can have long-lasting effects, promoting better work-life balance and reducing burnout. By investing in your team’s health, you’re also investing in the long-term success of your business.

How to Plan Your Corporate Retreat

Ready to give your team the break they deserve? Planning a corporate retreat has never been easier. Download our brochure to explore a variety of activity options and sample retreat schedules, tailored to meet the unique needs of your team.

Alternatively, submit an enquiry and our dedicated coordinator will handle all of the details from accommodation to activities, ensuring a seamless experience!